Skip To Main Content
Skip To Main Content

Stetson University Athletics

Scoreboard

Tickets, donate, shop

Sport schedule
University logo on load main University logo on scroll
Chris Bergmann Graphic

Women's Soccer Athletic Communications

Bergmann Named Women's Soccer Head Coach

Chris Bergmann, who spent the last four seasons as the head coach at VMI, has been named women's soccer head coach at Stetson, Deputy Athletics Director Alicia Queally announced today.
 
Bergmann becomes the fourth coach in program history. He is expected to officially begin his duties on Jan. 7, 2019.
 
"Chris will be a tremendous asset to our women's soccer program," Queally said. "He is intelligent and meticulous in his approach to developing his teams. He sets high standards of expectations for his student-athletes. I know our current team will respond well to his style of coaching and leadership, and I look forward to seeing our program continue to grow under his direction." 
 
In 2018, Bergmann guided the Keydets to a first-round win in the Southern Conference Tournament, marking the third time in his four seasons VMI won at least one conference tournament match. VMI finished the season with a 7-9-2 overall record, a mark which included a 6-0-1 start. In four seasons at the Lexington, Va., school, Bergmann won 28 games.
 
"I'd like to thank Athletic Director Jeff Altier, Alicia Queally, and the search committee for giving me this fantastic opportunity to be the next women's soccer head coach at Stetson," Bergmann said. "One aspect that immediately made an impression on me during the interview process was the special community that exists here. This is an amazing group of people working together to achieve excellence on a daily basis, leading student-athletes to live significant, relevant lives. I knew this was a place I wanted to be a part of."
 
Bergmann's 2017 VMI squad tied for fourth in the SoCon and set a program record for most conference victories (4). His 2016 squad won eight games total, the second-best figure in VMI history. His first VMI team, in 2015, posted six overall victories, the most for the Keydets in six seasons.
 
Bergmann came to VMI after six years as the head coach at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Ill., where he served as the men's head coach. He coached the Foresters to consecutive conference championships in 2012 and 2013, earning Midwest Conference Coach of the Year honors each season.
 
After the second of those championships, he took his team to the NCAA Division III Tournament for the first time since 1981.
 
Bergmann coached eight NSCAA North All-Region players at Lake Forest including Mahir Mameledzija, three-time conference player of the year and the 2012-13 CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-American of the Year.
 
Prior to his time at Lake Forest, Bergmann was an assistant coach for the women's program at Northwestern for the 2008 season, where he helped the Wildcats to a quarterfinal berth in the Big 10 Tournament.
 
Bergmann spent the 2006 and 2007 seasons in Deerfield, Ill., working as the head men's coach at Trinity International. There, he was responsible for all facets of the program and saw his team get votes in both the 2006 and 2007 NSCAA and NAIA national polls, reaching as high as 23rd overall in the 2006 campaign.
 
Bergmann got his start in the college ranks at Hope International University in Fullerton, Calif., where he served as men's coach during the 2004 and 2005 seasons. He was the 2005 NCCAA West Region Coach of the Year, as he guided his team to a seven-win improvement and a fourth-place finish at the national tournament. His squad finished that season ranked ninth in the country at the NCCAA level, all while Bergmann served as an Assistant AD and an adjunct professor in the kinesiology department.
 
Prior to collegiate coaching, Bergmann spent several years with the United Soccer League's Chicago Eagles Select Premier Development League (PDL) team, serving as the general manager, and was also involved with the Southern California Seahorses PDL team. He also spent time as the Director of Coaching for the Lincolnshire Lightning Soccer Club, where he was responsible for all facets of the day to day operations for the U8-U18 travel team. He has also served in the club ranks for Pegasus, Lindenhurst Soccer Club, the Chicago Eagles club team, Kopion F.C. and the SURF Soccer Club, along with the Southern California Development Program.
 
"The opportunity to compete in the ASUN Conference is challenging and rewarding," Bergmann said. "I'm excited to dive in with the team this spring, build upon the great foundation that exists, and establish a championship culture together. Stetson gives us everything we need to do so. I absolutely can't wait to get started."  
 
Bergmann earned a bachelor's degree from Westmont College in 1996, and a Master's degree from Wheaton College in 2003. He and his wife, Kelly, have two children: Aidan and Mackenzie.
 
About Stetson University Athletics: Stetson University's Athletics Program has a vision of developing a culture of champions athletically, academically and within the community. This vision is accomplished through a mission of recruiting and developing student-athletes, coaches and staff, creating a culture of champions, within and outside of competition. The department operates with five core values: Championship Culture, Integrity, Excellence, Pride/Tradition and Leadership. To learn more about the Vision, Mission and Core Values for Stetson Athletics, visit GoHatters.com and click on Mission Statement under the Inside Athletics tab.
 
 
Print Friendly Version